Haixinsha

It is a small island on the Pearl River. There are many new cultural landmarks and riverside mansions on both sides of the Pearl River.
The Haixinsha Square on the island was the venue for the opening ceremony of the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games. The unique ship-shaped gymnasium here is still fresh in people's memory.
The International Light Festival is held here every year. The night view is very beautiful. You can enjoy the dazzling night view on both sides of the Pearl River. It is a good place to visit Guangzhou at night.

Attractions Location: Linjiang Avenue, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province (near Guangzhou Opera House)

Tickets: free

Opening hours:
07:00-23:00 (Monday to Sunday, January 1st to December 31st)

Contact Details: 020-38089668

Time reference: 1-3 hours


Recommended itinerary for Haixinsha tours

1-Day Itinerary: Guangzhou Haixinsha and Zhujiang New Town

Enjoy a relaxing day exploring Haixinsha Island’s parks and the modern Zhujiang New Town area nearby.

  • Morning: Take Guangzhou Metro Line 3 or 5 to Huacheng Square Station, then walk (~10 min) to Haixinsha Island.
  • Stroll the landscaped waterfront parks, enjoy river views, and visit the famous outdoor event spaces.
  • Afternoon: Explore Zhujiang New Town skyscrapers, shopping malls, and cafés within walking distance.
  • Evening: Watch the city lights and enjoy dinner at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the Pearl River.

Accommodation/Food: Stay at luxury hotels like Four Seasons Guangzhou or Langham Place. Sample Cantonese dim sum, seafood, and international cuisine.

Souvenirs: Local art prints, Pearl River-themed postcards, elegant teas, and designer crafts from Zhujiang New Town shops.


2-Day Itinerary: Haixinsha + Canton Tower + Pearl River Cruise

Combine a riverside stroll with panoramic views and a romantic night cruise.

  • Day 1: Haixinsha Island and Zhujiang New Town as above.
  • Day 2 Morning: Metro Line 3 to Canton Tower Station, visit Canton Tower’s observation decks.
  • Evening: Take a Pearl River Night Cruise departing from Tianzi Wharf (about 10 min taxi from Canton Tower).

Accommodation/Food: Stay near Tianhe or Haizhu District. Try Cantonese roast meats, river seafood, and trendy cafes.

Souvenirs: Canton Tower miniatures, cruise photo packages, LED light souvenirs, and tea sets.


3-Day Itinerary: Haixinsha + Guangdong Museum + Shamian Island

Explore cultural highlights alongside your visit to Haixinsha.

  • Day 1: Haixinsha Island and Zhujiang New Town.
  • Day 2: Visit Guangdong Provincial Museum (walk 10 min from Haixinsha) to learn about regional history and culture.
  • Day 3 Morning: Take Metro Line 1 to Huangsha Station, then walk to Shamian Island for colonial architecture, cafés, and riverside views.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Tianhe or Liwan District. Enjoy dim sum, seafood, and local street snacks.

Souvenirs: Embroidered fans, historic postcards, handmade jewelry, and pearl gifts.


4-Day Itinerary: Haixinsha + Canton Tower + Yuexiu Park + Baiyun Mountain

Mix urban sightseeing with nature and heritage parks.

  • Days 1–3: Haixinsha, museum, Shamian Island as above.
  • Day 4: Metro Line 2 to Yuexiu Park Station; visit Yuexiu Park’s Five Rams Statue and Zhenhai Tower.
  • Optional: Take Metro Line 2 to Baiyun Park Station and explore Baiyun Mountain’s scenic trails.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Yuexiu or Tianhe districts. Sample herbal teas, roasted meats, and local delicacies.

Souvenirs: Herbal products, Cantonese embroidery, park souvenirs, and traditional snacks.


5-Day Itinerary: Haixinsha + Chimelong Tourist Resort

Add a fun day at Guangzhou’s largest entertainment complex.

  • Days 1–4: Follow above itinerary.
  • Day 5: Take Metro Line 3 to Hanxi Changlong Station, then shuttle or taxi to Chimelong Safari Park or Chimelong Paradise.

Accommodation/Food: Stay near Chimelong or central Guangzhou. Enjoy Cantonese dim sum and resort dining options.

Souvenirs: Chimelong plush toys, theme park apparel, and souvenir cups.


6-Day Itinerary: Haixinsha + Museums + Shopping at Beijing Road

Combine cultural visits with a historic shopping street experience.

  • Days 1–5: Follow previous plans.
  • Day 6: Visit Beijing Road Pedestrian Street for shopping, local snacks, and historic ruins beneath glass panels.

Accommodation/Food: Stay near Beijing Road or Tianhe. Try Cantonese pastries, roast meats, and herbal desserts.

Souvenirs: Pastry gift boxes, silk scarves, and local handicrafts.


7-Day Itinerary: Complete Guangzhou Experience + Lingnan Impression Park

Enjoy a comprehensive tour of Guangzhou with a day trip to traditional Lingnan culture.

  • Days 1–6: Explore Haixinsha, museums, parks, Chimelong, Canton Tower, shopping.
  • Day 7: Take Metro Line 4 to Higher Education Mega Center South Station, visit Lingnan Impression Park for folk arts and traditional architecture.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Tianhe or Haizhu District. Sample herbal teas, claypot rice, and fresh fruit desserts.

Souvenirs: Folk crafts, Cantonese candy, embroidered textiles, and Expo memorabilia.


User Reviews

By Fat man who eats and walks around |

From the design, it is clearly expressed that it is a big ship, which is very suitable for the temperament of Guangzhou. It is also because this island forms this shape. But when it comes to the view of Guangzhou Tower along the river, I feel that it is a little affected. I haven't shown it in the picture yet. It is mainly because when you look at the opposite side of Huacheng Square, you can see those big projection screens blocking your view. But the best view of Guangzhou Tower should be from the direction of Liede Bridge and Haiyin Bridge. If you look from the front, you still can't feel that high. But when you look towards CITIC from the Guangzhou Tower, you still think that Haixinsha Island is very beautiful.

By May |

Haixinsha is the venue for the opening ceremony of the Asian Games and is also a great place to watch the Little Slender Waist across the water. There are not many people at this time of year. It is quite pleasant to sit on the steps by the Pearl River and enjoy the breeze while waiting for the lights to turn on. It should be noted that there is almost no water or food for sale in Haixinsha. If you want to see the night view, it is best to prepare some yourself. In addition, the last boat from Haixinsha back to Fangcun is at 6:30. If you miss it, you can only take the subway back. However, according to the time zone where Guangzhou is located, it is dark before 6 o'clock in this season, which is enough to watch the light show of the Little Slender Waist; and on the return boat, you can also see other night views on both sides of the Pearl River.

By Can't stay |

Haixinsha was originally an alluvial island in the Pearl River. As the Pearl River is wide, the locals called crossing the river "crossing the sea". As the island is located in the middle of the river, it is called Haixinsha. In order to host the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games, the municipal government carried out comprehensive development and construction here, and arranged to hold both the opening and closing ceremonies here.

After the Asian Games, the government renovated Haixinsand's existing facilities, such as the spectator stands, performance stages, sail screens, torch towers, fountains, the Avenue of Stars, and "Ocean Island" props, to create the Haixinsand Asian Games Park with the theme of "Exploring the Asian Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Embracing the New Guangzhou", making Haixinsand a comprehensive five-star scenic spot and cultural tourism business card integrating culture, tourism, leisure, and entertainment.

By Biaobiao |

There are three river view parks in Haixinsha. Haixinsha Asian Games Park has a row of palm trees, which is very nice for taking pictures. On the lawn of Ersha Island Art Park, many people are camping and flying kites. There is also a super beautiful sea of flowers in bloom in Hongcheng Park. Haixinsha is surrounded by scenery on all sides. To the north is Zhujiang New Town and to the south is Haizhu District. You can also take a boat to Zhongda Wharf and other places at the island's pier. The cost is the same as taking a bus. It is a special feeling to appreciate the scenery of Haixinsha and the two sides of the Pearl River from the river surface.

By Happy Ranger |

Haixinsha Island is one of the few small islands in the Pearl River. Haixinsha Island has always been positioned as an ecological and leisure island. Haixinsha Island is also an intersection of Guangzhou City: the east-west direction is the historical axis of the Pearl River, which has witnessed the ups and downs of Guangzhou for more than 2,000 years, and the north-south direction is the new north-south urban axis of Guangzhou for future development. Extending to the north are the new landmark buildings of Guangzhou such as the West Tower and the Provincial Museum, and all the way to the north is the Tianhe Sports Center, the main venue of the 2010 Asian Games, which is like a trophy with high legs.

The island is surrounded by water and has no walls. In addition, there are many high-rise buildings on both sides of the Pearl River where Haixinsha is located. In addition to some high-end office buildings, there are also many riverside luxury houses. The capacity of the Asian Games venue on the island: the 30-meter-high grandstand can accommodate about 24,000 spectators.

By Fishing Alone in the Snowy River |

Haixinsha is located on the main channel of the Pearl River in Guangzhou. Not far upstream are Ersha Island and Guangzhou Bridge, not far downstream is the newly built Liede Bridge, the south is Haizhu Island, the heart of the Pearl River, and the north is Guangzhou land, which belongs to Tianhe District. It will be built into a public green park.

By Dumplings |

A very beautiful place, you can watch the Guangzhou Tower light show!

By Lush and lush |

The Guangzhou Tower is called "Little Waist" by Guangzhou citizens because of its narrow structure in the middle, forming a slender waist. It glows with colorful and dazzling brilliance every night, attracting tourists from other places.

By AI Month |

Haixinsha is a great place to see the Guangzhou Tower.

By When I was flying, I had a light dream. |

Haixinsha is located on a sandbar in the center of the Pearl River. There are many high-rise buildings on both sides of the river. In addition to some high-end office buildings, there are also many riverside luxury houses.

By Lonely old soul |

It is well-known for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games. The shape is very unique, the night view is very beautiful, and the lights reflected on the river are very beautiful.

By Leng Bingqing |

It is the venue for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games. It is located by the Pearl River and is integrated with the Flower City Square on the new central axis of Guangzhou. It is particularly bright and beautiful under the lights at night. It is a good check-in point for Guangzhou tourism.

By Shanghai Kids |

The Guangzhou Tower is just one stop away. I was pleasantly surprised when I got out. The beautiful Guangzhou Tower kept changing colors. When I walked out, there was a large square. I was actually on the other side of the Pearl River, with a blooming flower scene.

By The Wandering One |

The Haixinsand Garden Expo is quite good.

By Nian Nian Nana |

When I went there, I encountered a flower show, and the flowers were in full bloom, very beautiful. The size of the Guangzhou Tower is just right here.

By Big Bad Wolf |

The night view is very beautiful. You can enjoy the dazzling night view on both sides of the Pearl River. It is a good place to visit Guangzhou at night.

By Potato |

The best place to see the waist, direct access by subway, it feels very convenient

By Banana, you Bunana |

Haixinsha Square is separated from Guangzhou Tower by the Pearl River, which is the best place to take photos of Guangzhou Tower. After exiting Haixinsha Square today, I found that a concert was being held at the stadium next to it. No wonder Haixinsha Square is so deserted.

By Capriccio |

The night view of Zhujiang New Town and Xiaomanyao is very beautiful

By The Devil |

The small waist looks good both day and night, and gives people a sense of security like a landmark

By Maizitun |

We took a boat from the Whampoa Military Academy to the Haixinsha Pier. We chose this route because we were going to Guangzhou Tower to ride the Skyball Ball at night. It is an oasis in the middle of the Pearl River, and is planned to be a place for concerts. There are stepped seats and a curtain that can be pulled up. The floor is mesh, I wonder if they are afraid of flooding. A relatively open square. One of the best views of the small waist

By April Day |

In order to take a photo with the Guangzhou Tower, I came to Haixinsand after hearing the staff's introduction. The sanitation workers here said that it was best to take photos at 6 or 7 pm. I arrived at noon, and the light was not good. My face could not be photographed at all. All the photos were very dark, so I just took black and white photos.

By Qingyuan |

Not bad, many people taking pictures, the shape is very unique

By Blue Sea |

It is right at Huacheng Square, opposite is the Little Slender Waist.

By jasminelove |

A nice name. It is an artificial island on the Pearl River. The north bank is Huacheng Square and the south bank is Guangzhou Tower. It is said that this is a great place to view Guangzhou Tower. However, I personally think that Guangzhou Tower should be viewed from a distance. It is not so beautiful if you are too close.

By Old Sheep |

The venue for the opening ceremony of the Asian Games is in Zhujiang New Town in the city center. If you have time, you can go and have a look. It has convenient transportation and you can visit Huacheng Square on the way.

By Tree |

Although I don’t know how Haixinsand got its name, as the venue for the opening ceremony of the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games and the end point of the axis of the core area of Zhujiang New Town, the night view here is indeed good.

By Natural Curl |

Passing by, taking pictures and looking at the scenery. Good place.

By Wang Jinde |

Haixinsand has the venues for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Asian Games.

As one of the few small islands in the Pearl River, Haixinsha has always been positioned as an ecological and leisure island. In addition, Haixinsha Island is also an intersection of Guangzhou City: the east-west direction is the historical axis of the Pearl River, which has witnessed the ups and downs of Guangzhou for more than 2,000 years, and the north-south direction is the new north-south urban axis of Guangzhou for future development. Extending to the north are the new landmark buildings of Guangzhou such as the West Tower and the Provincial Museum, and all the way to the north is the Tianhe Sports Center, the main venue of the 2010 Asian Games. The capacity of the sports center: the 30-meter-high grandstand can accommodate about 24,000 spectators, but later on, more stands will be added on both sides of the north and south, and the spectator capacity of the three stands will be about 35,000.

By Jessie |

I went there when I went to Xiaoman Yao. It was not completely dark yet, so the lighting effect in the photo was like this. It's nothing special, just a square, similar to the May Fourth Square in Qingdao.

By Xu |

The best place to go during the Chinese New Year. There is no traffic jam and the transportation is convenient. I want to go there again after a few years.

By Good night |

I went there at night and caught the Little Slender Waist Light Show. It was worth it and very beautiful.

By Little Leopard |

The square is beautiful~

But it's really hot today 😂 I'm almost sunburned

But the waist is beautiful

By Little Cyclone |

The former Asian Games venue now seems a bit wasteful, but it is a good place to see the slender waist

By Miss Grapefruit Fay |

On the other side of the river, it's so beautiful from a distance.

By Bai Xubo |

The single-sided stand building is located alone on the sandbar in the middle of the river, which is also very unique. I have only seen it from the outside and have not entered it yet.

By Weijie β |

The auditorium is very large. Even during the day, I could still feel that the stage lighting equipment was very advanced. Hahaha O(∩_∩)O haha~

By Lazy Cat |

Haixinsha is located in the inner river sandbar of the Pearl River in Guangzhou, on the main channel of the Pearl River in the north. The geographical coordinates are: Longitude: 113.318977. Not far upstream are Ersha Island and Guangzhou Bridge, not far downstream is the newly built Liede Bridge, the south is Haizhu Island, the heart of the Pearl River, and the north is Guangzhou land, which belongs to Tianhe District. It will be built into a public green park. There are two Haixinsha places in Guangzhou.

By Jason Qu |

The venue for the opening ceremony of the Asian Games is a landmark of Guangzhou. It is located on the inner sandbar of the Pearl River in Guangzhou, on the main channel of the Pearl River North.

By Han Yu 79 |

Near the Little Waist, you can walk to the island. There is a stage and a lighting room, but they are not open at night.

By AION |

As the main venue for the opening ceremony of the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games, Haixinsand itself has nothing special to see. If you have watched the opening ceremony, you may recall the four super-large LEDs at that time, and they are still standing here now.

Haixinsha is located on a small island between the "Little Waist" and Huacheng Square. If you face the Little Waist, you will see Liede Bridge on your left and Guangzhou Bridge on your right. If you are interested in walking along the so-called Avenue of Stars, which has lost its paint, to the end, you will find the pirate ship model at that time quietly staying in the parking lot, which can't hide the dilapidation of time, which makes people sigh.

By Cher |

I watched it from a distance, it's OK, it's a must-see attraction

By Mayonnaise with white rice |

It's a bit run-down and shabby, the basement toilet is blocked and can't be used, it looks abandoned, but it's convenient for boarding the ship.

By Xiao Zhang sailing across the vast ocean |

This is a good place to take photos with the Guangzhou Tower, but there is nothing to do. I suggest going there in the morning and taking photos of the Guangzhou Tower in the afternoon. It is backlit, so the photos are not good, but there is a photography team with a professional lighting system, so you can do whatever you want.

By Little Fatty Jie'er |

We took the APM line to Haixinsand, where it's pretty nice to take photos of the slender waist (of course, if you come at night, the night view is even better). You can also walk from Haixinsand to Huacheng Square. I originally thought that Haixinsand was a small island surrounded by water in the Pearl River, and it was impossible to walk there. Unexpectedly, there is a bridge connecting it to Huacheng Square. I walked around and took photos of Guangzhou Opera House, Guangzhou Museum and Guangzhou Library.

By 深深静 |

广州塔码头下船,望见对面的海心沙,以及正被云雾缭绕的两座金融中心大楼。据说海心沙的心海广场是看小蛮腰的最佳角度,有时候晚上还有灯光音乐秀!

By Tang Daqian |

It's great, big, empty, clean, beautiful and perfect to go.

By Coco |

After getting off the Guangzhou Tower, we waited for almost half an hour for the elevator, and then waited for another half an hour for the water bus. The water bus is a short distance away from the Guangzhou Tower scenic area. Maybe we came at an unlucky time, and a bus just left in front of us. The waiting line here has a train going to Fangcun, with many buses, and a train going to Haixinsha, with one every half an hour. The boat ticket is very cheap, 2 yuan per ticket.

Haixinsha was the venue for the opening ceremony of the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games. It is now a public square with a stage and stands. Many stars have also held concerts here. We sat on the steps nearby, waiting for the lights to come on.

By A good mother is a dreamer |

On the river, you can soon see Ersha Island and Haixinsha Island. Both Ersha Island and Haixinsha Island are alluvial islands located on the upper reaches of the Pearl River. Ersha Island is known as the "Art Island" of Guangzhou. Its geographical location is very excellent. There are the famous Xinghai Conservatory of Music and Guangdong Art Museum on the island. Although it is a small place, it is a wealthy area in Guangzhou.

When we got on the boat, the lights of the Haixinsand Stadium were lit up, changing colors and looking very beautiful.

By ben021005 |

It is close to the Guangzhou Tower, about two stops away. It is the venue for the opening ceremony of the Asian Games. It is nice to get a panoramic view of the Guangzhou Tower from here.

By vento2ITA |

It's very beautiful. When the lights are on at night, the atmosphere is completely different. The changes in various colors are not simple monochrome. The details are handled very well. It's a pity that my half-frame camera is so difficult to take a panoramic photo.

By Apple Pear Banana |

Haixinsha is indeed a beautiful place with bright lights and high-tech Guangzhou

By Mom |

Haixinsha is located on the main channel of the Pearl River in Guangzhou. The geographical coordinates are: Latitude: 23.114155 Longitude: 113.318977. Not far upstream are Ersha Island and Guangzhou Bridge, not far downstream is the newly built Liede Bridge, the south is Haizhu Island, the heart of the Pearl River, and the north is Guangzhou land, which belongs to Tianhe District. A public green park will be built. In 2011, the automatic passenger transportation system of the municipal transportation project in the core area of Zhujiang New Town, Guangzhou, was completed, and Haixinsha Station was set up in Haixinsha.

Haixinsha Island is the endpoint of the axis of the core area of Zhujiang New Town. As one of the few small islands in the Pearl River, Haixinsha has always been positioned as an ecological and leisure island. In addition, Haixinsha Island is also an intersection of Guangzhou City: the east-west direction is the historical axis of the Pearl River, which has witnessed the ups and downs of Guangzhou for more than 2,000 years, and the north-south direction is the north-south new city axis of Guangzhou facing the future development. Extending to the north are the new landmark buildings of Guangzhou such as the West Tower and the Provincial Museum, and all the way to the north is the Tianhe Sports Center, the main venue of the 2010 Asian Games, which is like a trophy with high legs. The island is surrounded by water and has no walls. In addition, there are many high-rise buildings on both sides of the Pearl River where Haixinsha is located. In addition to some high-end office buildings, there are also many riverside luxury houses. The venue capacity on the island: the 30-meter-high grandstand can accommodate about 24,000 spectators, but later on, more stands will be added on both sides of the north and south banks, and the spectator capacity of the three stands will be about 35,000.

By Lemon Nee |

My understanding of Haixinsha is a cement platform that is convenient for viewing the night view of Guangzhou Tower... ...

By YINGYIMUA |

Great scenery, a great place to take a walk with family, friends or couples in summer.

By Xia Xia Yang Yang |

Take APM from Guangzhou Tower to Haixinsha.

Haixinsha is a small island on the Pearl River. There is a stadium on the island. Looking from the air, it looks like a sailboat. The opening ceremony of the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games was held here.

Tickets: Free

I personally think that Haixinsha has an excellent geographical location, which is located directly opposite the Guangzhou Tower and can be seen from the Guangzhou Tower at a glance. However, Haixinsha has not been properly utilized since the Asian Games. The spectator stand left after the Asian Games and the huge lighting tower (I am also guessing...) are all dark at night (maybe it was because the lights were not on the day I went there?). Compared with the Guangzhou Tower across the river and the new central axis across the bridge, it looks a bit messy and abandoned. If it can be well planned and become a public theme park for various extreme challenges or cultural and sports activities, and decorated with neon lights at night, it will be even better~

By Small crucian carp |

The night view of Haixinsand is particularly beautiful. You can feel the breeze from the Pearl River and see the most beautiful waists around you. There is also C Tower, Guangzhou Library, Guangbo, etc. gathered together.

By I was white when I was a kid |

I met the dusk at Haixinsha, I really like this scene

By Ai Kou |

It's nice to go out at night to enjoy the breeze and see the night view of the Little Slender Waist. Many people are walking there.

By echo |

It looks so small in the photo, but it is actually small when you are standing there O(∩_∩)O